Hollywood star Michael Madsen jailed after fighting with his son

US actor Michael Madsen has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of cruelty to a child following a fight with his teenage son.

The Hollywood star was detained by police yesterday at his home in Malibu after they received a tip-off that a family disturbance was taking place. An argument is said to have got out of hand and turned violent.

Michael Madsen is said to have brawled with his son after finding him smoking (Allstar)

He is being held on $100,000 (£64,000) bail. A statement from the Los Angeles County sheriff said police are investigating claims he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the alleged brawl.

Perry Wander, Madsen’s lawyer, offered some information on the reason for the fight. ‘Michael found his son smoking pot and they got in an argument when he tried to take it away. It’s a family matter and Michael asks that his family’s privacy be respected,’ he stated.

It is not yet clear which of his five sons Madsen was fighting with, but the teenager did not require any medical attention.

Madsen, known for appearing in blockbuster hits such as Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, also enjoyed a spell in the Celebrity Big Brother house earlier this year alongside the likes of Frankie Cocozza.